What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Designer/Sales position at Chesterfield Valley Nursery?
Job Summary:
The Landscape Designer is responsible for preparing highly creative landscape design solutions to suit a variety of site conditions and client preferences. The primary focus is on designing uniquely desirable living spaces that are diverse in style and nature.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Effectively uncover client needs and provide compelling solutions.
· Thoroughly perform site inventories.
· Efficiently create uniquely desirable, artistic, and inspirational landscape designs.
· Accurately prepare construction drawings and takeoffs (either by hand or computer rendered).
· Demonstrate and maintain a high knowledge of landscape trends, features, and techniques.
Key Success Behaviors, Skills and Requirements:
Behaviors
· Aligned with Chesterfield Valley Nursery’s Core Values of Mission and Values
· Demonstrate ambition and creativity
· Shows initiative as a self-starter
· High attention to detail in technical specifications and written and verbal communication
· Highly alert and demonstrate problem solving skills
· Highly structured in organization and time management
· Driven to improve efficiencies, with ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
· Innovative and focused on learning and self-improvement
· Intuitive, critical thinker
· Ability to work independently, and as part of a team
Skills:
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Exceptional hand graphics and sketching abilities
· Strong in Horticulture
· Fluent in CAD and Microsoft Office Suite
· Competent in QuickBooks
· Ability to present an effective design proposal, both verbally and in writing
· Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
· Excellent knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools, equipment, and techniques required to complete required tasks efficiently and competitively
· Strong in math
· Desire to embrace and use technology
· Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
· Demonstrate effective time management skills
· Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license
Education & Experience / Requirements:
· Exceptional portfolio of previous design experience
· Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year College or University Program OR, Five or more years of industry related design experience and training
Physical Requirements:
· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
· Schedule: Monday-Friday, Some Saturdays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Experience:
- Landscape design: 5 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Chesterfield, MO 63005 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chesterfield, MO 63005: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000